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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 11:10:00 GMT -5
I'm thinking about revamping my loose figure display. I'm considering individual cases for each figure. Does anyone know where I can find something that looks nice and is also affordable (I will need to buy over 200 of them). I've been browsing eBay/Amazon but everything is very high end (lights and stands) or very small (3-4"). If anyone is using a similar system I'd love to hear about it/see pictures! Here's an example of the sort of thing I'm looking for. No idea what kind of figure that is but the case is a solid example.  EDIT: added photo |
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Post by BROKEN on Apr 12, 2015 11:11:37 GMT -5
I would be interested in one for when mattel releases the nWo
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Post by theaxehennig on Apr 12, 2015 11:28:43 GMT -5
Most hobby shops carry display cases ranging from baseball sized to 12" figures. I've only ever purchased one, and it was a sliding bottom case.
The one you posted looks like an AFA grading case, because it appears to be customized to hold the figure in place. AFA does sell them, but they're pricey.
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 11:42:18 GMT -5
Thank theaxehennig you're probably right, that looks like it might be customized. I did just come across these. I might actually prefer these round ones opposed to the square ones. $72 for 18 of them. This is going to get pricey...  |
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Apr 12, 2015 11:49:53 GMT -5
Yea, id say maybe not do the whole collection that way, but thats just me. Is dust the issue? Maybe get a closed cabinet or glass case?
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 11:55:54 GMT -5
Yea, id say maybe not do the whole collection that way, but thats just me. Is dust the issue? Maybe get a closed cabinet or glass case? Dust is a slight issue. Not a major concern. I am just looking for a way to make my display look nice and unique. |
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Apr 12, 2015 12:10:20 GMT -5
Yea, id say maybe not do the whole collection that way, but thats just me. Is dust the issue? Maybe get a closed cabinet or glass case? Dust is a slight issue. Not a major concern. I am just looking for a way to make my display look nice and unique. With the amount of pieces you would need an the money that would be spent, you may look into having some manufactured. Idk where, but im sure if you ordered 500 pieces or so someone would make them |
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Post by speaktomeworriers on Apr 12, 2015 12:16:00 GMT -5
Go to the dollar store... Find a cheap toy with a plastic case, most of them can easily be opened and closed, modify them if needed and add some custom logos, you would be surprised, I did a couple rey mysterio customs for my nephews, I out them in a dollar store toy package, looked good, and hey... 72 dollars for 18, or 18 dollars for 18.....
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 12:26:53 GMT -5
Go to the dollar store... Find a cheap toy with a plastic case, most of them can easily be opened and closed, modify them if needed and add some custom logos, you would be surprised, I did a couple rey mysterio customs for my nephews, I out them in a dollar store toy package, looked good, and hey... 72 dollars for 18, or 18 dollars for 18..... this right here is a smart man. The idea never crossed my mind. As long as it fits Mattel elites and they are re-seal able that could work. Which I suppose those 2 things can be quite the roadblock but I'll certainly look into that. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 12:45:32 GMT -5
Thank theaxehennig you're probably right, that looks like it might be customized. I did just come across these. I might actually prefer these round ones opposed to the square ones. $72 for 18 of them. This is going to get pricey... Those are nice, where did you find these ? I wish there were more options for m.o.c plastic casing |
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 12:49:40 GMT -5
Thank theaxehennig you're probably right, that looks like it might be customized. I did just come across these. I might actually prefer these round ones opposed to the square ones. $72 for 18 of them. This is going to get pricey... Those are nice, where did you find these ? I wish there were more options for m.o.c plastic casing Here's the link Apoc: www.theearthtoymall.com/acrocalaloac.htmlI think the manufacturer is ProTech. They sell cases that cost less but their site doesn't have this size listed. This 3rd party store is the only place I found them (except for places like eBay that charge a bit more). |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 12:50:49 GMT -5
Thanks man.
Those are actually really nice, I wouldn't mind having a set of those... Kind of reminds me of the elimination chamber
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 12:53:57 GMT -5
Thanks man. Those are actually really nice, I wouldn't mind having a set of those... Kind of reminds me of the elimination chamber Yeah, they do resemble the chamber. I need to find these or something similar at a lower price point though. I am OCD with my collection and I can't have some of them in cases and some not. SO it's all or nothing for me lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 12:56:42 GMT -5
You could maybe get some plastic ones? It'd probably save you a lot.
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 13:01:46 GMT -5
You could maybe get some plastic ones? It'd probably save you a lot. I'm not opposed to this idea. The only problem is that most of them are made to hang on pegs, which makes me think that they wouldn't sit well on a shelf. Most of what I've seen in my search today have been similar to these:  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 13:04:08 GMT -5
You could maybe get some plastic ones? It'd probably save you a lot. I'm not opposed to this idea. The only problem is that most of them are made to hang on pegs, which makes me think that they wouldn't sit well on a shelf. Most of what I've seen in my search today have been similar to these: Maybe you could use something to make them stick to the shelf? |
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Post by speaktomeworriers on Apr 12, 2015 13:49:02 GMT -5
You could maybe get some plastic ones? It'd probably save you a lot. I'm not opposed to this idea. The only problem is that most of them are made to hang on pegs, which makes me think that they wouldn't sit well on a shelf. Most of what I've seen in my search today have been similar to these: Where did you find these? |
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 14:08:38 GMT -5
Just did a google image search. I dont recall what I typed in but something along the lines of "loose plastic action figure case"
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Post by mrhoss on Apr 12, 2015 14:32:26 GMT -5
I have some bigger non-WWE figures in these cases, they're 3.75"x3.75"x8". I wish they were a little smaller because there's a bit too much wasted space for Mattel WWE. I bought them at Michael's, but not every location carries them. They go for about $6-$8, so I wait for a sale or coupon.  |
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Post by Pedigree on Apr 12, 2015 14:45:11 GMT -5
mrhoss thats the sort of thing I'm looking for. Maybe a little bit smaller to save some shelf space. I dont think I'll be able to find anything lower than $4/ea though.
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